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The Top 25 Dialogues of Hindi Cinema

Film buff Sukanya Verma presents some of the most iconic Hindi film dialogues of all time.

Mr Gable stands corrected. I do give a damn.A largely silent film may have swept top honors at the recent Oscars but dialogues continue to enjoy a formidable place in the movies. Right from bombastic and florid to pedestrian and monosyllabic, it's all about saying the right words at the right time.

Mouthing catchphrases or zingy lines is quite easily the most fun and addictive element in any cinema aficionado's conversation. But to pick 25 of its best ones from a heap of hundreds of movies, thousands of lines and millions of reasons is tougher than it looks.

Nonetheless, here's an assorted compilation of the most iconic, amusing and catchy movie quotes I love, arranged in a chronological order.

Film: Devdas (1955)
Dialogues: Rajinder Singh BediIt's been more than half a century but Dilip Kumar's unforgettable anguish, as he conveys the pitiable desperation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's tragic hero, still evokes a feverish sigh.

Film: Guide (1966)
Dialogues: Vijay AnandAlthough the entire monologue when Dev Anand's inner self discusses the conflict, between his worldly role and salvation of his soul, is exceptionally riveting, it's these profound lines that stand out most in explaining the transition.

What makes the truth in Gulzar's words even more effective is how they play out in the climax. Just when we start to mourn the loss of its vibrant titular character; comes in Rajesh Khanna's lively discourse on life and its unpredictability.

And while Amjad Khan's career best role has him saying a whole lot of cool stuff that continues to be revered and referenced with manic enthusiasm, his menacing inquiry, 'Kitne aadmi the?' leads the count.

Being the most loquacious character in one of Bollywood's most beloved movies has its perks.

Salim-Javed's historic script ensured Hema Malini and the horse get their due as she takes on Gabbar's men with her 'Chal Dhanno' call that was later spoofed by Shah Rukh Khan with a rickshaw in Farah Khan's Main Hoon Naa.